Smoke and Shadow books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Smoke and Shadow series?"

"There are two books in the Smoke and Shadow series, published between 2015 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Smoke and Shadow series?"

"The first book in the Smoke and Shadow series is Smoke and Shadow Part One, published in 2015."

Q: "What is the Kemurikage in Smoke and Shadow?"

"The Kemurikage are dark spirits from Fire Nation mythology who are said to kidnap children in the night. In Smoke and Shadow, a group of insurgents disguises themselves as the Kemurikage to spread fear and undermine Zuko's rule. The story explores how myths and legends can be weaponized for political purposes."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Smoke and Shadow Part One	2015	Gene Luen Yang	Buy
2	Smoke and Shadow Part Three	2016	Gene Luen Yang	Buy

Smoke and Shadow brings political thriller elements to the Avatar universe. Fire Lord Zuko faces a new threat when mysterious figures dressed as the Kemurikage, dark spirits from Fire Nation legend, begin abducting children from the capital. The insurgents are part of the New Ozai Society, loyalists who want to overthrow Zuko and restore his father to power.

Written by Gene Luen Yang, the story deals with Zuko’s struggles as a leader and his complicated relationship with his sister Azula, who has escaped from the institution where she was being held.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Smoke and Shadow series?

There are two books in the Smoke and Shadow series, published between 2015 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Smoke and Shadow series?

The first book in the Smoke and Shadow series is Smoke and Shadow Part One, published in 2015.

What is the Kemurikage in Smoke and Shadow?

The Kemurikage are dark spirits from Fire Nation mythology who are said to kidnap children in the night. In Smoke and Shadow, a group of insurgents disguises themselves as the Kemurikage to spread fear and undermine Zuko’s rule. The story explores how myths and legends can be weaponized for political purposes.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order